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Lakeland, Ledger Are the Best

Published: Monday, August 4, 2014 at 1:13 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, August 4, 2014 at 1:13 a.m.

Just because I'll soon be 80, you might think that I'm only interested in the city developments that affect seniors. Not so. I love all the other progressive programs and developments that make Lakeland one of the best places in America.

First, let me say that The Ledger is doing a wonderful job in very troubled newspaper times. I just visited a major U.S. city and its newspaper couldn't hold a candle to The Ledger. (Great comments by Joan Beebe ["Ledger Looking Good," July 29], to say nothing about the many fine articles by outstanding local writers.)

Secondly, the comments by Don Selvage were right on ["City Needs Long-Term Perspective," op-ed, July 29]. The only issue he overlooked was the superb services that seniors enjoy in Lakeland and Polk County. Just pick up a copy of the Better Living for Seniors guide, which lists hundreds of ways that can benefit retirees in the area. Lakeland is the No. 1 city in America when it comes to treating its seniors in the very best manner: low cost housing, free guidance for seniors needing assisted living, nursing care, home care, monetary guidance, legal advice — to say nothing of the many outstanding senior housing developments. Wow! Why would seniors want to live any place else but Lakeland and Polk County?

Lastly, where else but Lakeland (Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware on South Florida Avenue) could you find two books that let you learn and laugh about Lakeland? "Yips, Yanks, Shanks, Yokes and Jokes" really makes you laugh, and that is the best medicine for seniors and all citizens of Lakeland.

<p>Just because I'll soon be 80, you might think that I'm only interested in the city developments that affect seniors. Not so. I love all the other progressive programs and developments that make Lakeland one of the best places in America.</p><p>First, let me say that The Ledger is doing a wonderful job in very troubled newspaper times. I just visited a major U.S. city and its newspaper couldn't hold a candle to The Ledger. (Great comments by Joan Beebe ["Ledger Looking Good," July 29], to say nothing about the many fine articles by outstanding local writers.)</p><p>Secondly, the comments by Don Selvage were right on ["City Needs Long-Term Perspective," op-ed, July 29]. The only issue he overlooked was the superb services that seniors enjoy in Lakeland and Polk County. Just pick up a copy of the Better Living for Seniors guide, which lists hundreds of ways that can benefit retirees in the area. Lakeland is the No. 1 city in America when it comes to treating its seniors in the very best manner: low cost housing, free guidance for seniors needing assisted living, nursing care, home care, monetary guidance, legal advice — to say nothing of the many outstanding senior housing developments. Wow! Why would seniors want to live any place else but Lakeland and Polk County?</p><p>Lastly, where else but Lakeland (Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware on South Florida Avenue) could you find two books that let you learn and laugh about Lakeland? "Yips, Yanks, Shanks, Yokes and Jokes" really makes you laugh, and that is the best medicine for seniors and all citizens of Lakeland.</p><p>RON HELLER</p><p>Lakeland</p>